Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ: META) is a top AI stock pick for 2026, according to Piper Sandler analyst Thomas Champion. The firm maintains an Overweight rating on META, citing robust channel checks and first-quarter revenue guidance of up to $53 billion, implying 25% year-over-year growth.

Wells Fargo also reiterates META as “Overweight,” with a price target of $795 per share. Wall Street analysts have a consensus Buy rating on the stock, with an average price target of $825 (32.76% upside) and a Street-high target of $1,117 (79.75% upside).

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